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Finding the Third Proportional to 832 and 889

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Solution

The third proportional to 832 and 889 is: 949.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 889 = 889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/889 = 889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 889 × 889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 790,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,321/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.91

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